New ZealandCBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.07 Jan 08:40 PM
New Zealand'Noose with your name on it': Warrant issued for man who threatened to 'hang' PM'I’ve got a noose with your name on it,' he wrote of Dame Jacinda Ardern during her term.07 Jan 03:49 AM
New ZealandCause of fire that caused traffic chaos investigatedAt the same time, a power outage affected 200 properties in the same area.07 Jan 02:09 AM
New ZealandTrial to reduce road cone use in TaurangaThe council says it could mean completing four jobs an hour instead of one.06 Jan 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Patterns of behaviour': Schools fight to get more students attending class'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.06 Jan 05:18 PM
New ZealandMeet the girl who hasn't missed a day of school in 11 yearsShe says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Really awesome': Internship shapes careers for Tauranga rangatahiInternship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.06 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ redundancies: More than $251k paid out in Bay of Plenty, Lakes'We’ve lost people ... all vital to making sure a hospital functions accordingly.'05 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'This is a true taonga': Piece of centuries-old waka found in stream'Some people would think it is just a piece of wood and let it drift through.'05 Jan 02:02 AM
New ZealandHow a free service fights loneliness with calls from caring strangersThe free service providing companionship and conversation is staffed by volunteers.04 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandAbuse survivors' group backs man’s move to reject King’s Service MedalFears survivors of abuse in faith-based institutions will be 'ghosted' in redress system.04 Jan 07:51 PM
New Zealand'All the hard work paid off': Basketballer picked to represent NZ in new teamHow sport helped a bullied boy find his happy place after a traumatic brain injury.03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe four summer activities that racked up $16.5m in ACC payouts in one region'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'03 Jan 03:01 AM
New Zealand‘Serious concerns’: Appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks.The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.03 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandHow Noel Harris went from legendary jockey to mentor extraordinaireHe has been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours.03 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandRiver Sounds music festival in February to be the last - organisersThe last River Sounds festival will raise funds for a Tauranga mental health service.02 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandRoad rebuild to begin on SH2 near Te PunaOvernight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.02 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandRural primary school principal 'gutted' after thieves steal 'essential' tools'They are just stealing from the students.'02 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandPopular Mount Maunganui beach closes after 2m shark swims through flagsThe shark was first sighted by patrol crews 100m to the right of the flags.02 Jan 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.02 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale reflects on first months as Tauranga mayor'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'02 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandPike River, earthquakes and cats up trees: Former firefighter honouredIan Pickard has been honoured for 50 years of life-saving service.02 Jan 01:03 AM
New Zealand'Wholly unnecessary': Bay road toll rises after horror December in RotoruaToo many people have died on local roads, say police.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I can’t find the words': Horror author's ironic take on NY honour'I’m supposed to be a wordsmith and just can’t get the words out.'01 Jan 03:55 PM
New ZealandFights, fireworks, family fun and almost 4500 breath tests: Tauranga rings in 2025Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.31 Dec 11:29 PM
OpinionAleyna Martinez'Grab your rolling pin': What Tauranga leaders want to see in 2025A regional deal, a bigger pie, roads, health funding solutions and unity on the wishlists.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFifty years of service to conservation: 'The environment does have some value'Julian Fitter has been contributing to conservation for half a century.31 Dec 03:45 PM
New ZealandPaws and order: New police dog teams unleashedDogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.31 Dec 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Incredible band': US music legends The Roots rock Summer Haze festivalJimmy Fallon's house band is one of the biggest acts visiting the Bay this summer.31 Dec 12:52 AM
New Zealand'Is this for real?': Honour surprises Ngāi Te Rangi kaumātuaIhaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.30 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHonoured power sector leader on pouring his 'heart and soul' into 55-year career'It’s important to find your passion as when you love what you do, you do your best work.'30 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Black CapsHay and Duffy star as Black Caps seal series winThe Black Caps brushed aside Sri Lanka thanks to a quartet who missed the World Cup squad.30 Dec 10:07 AM
New Zealand'Rush hour' driver caught on phone three days in a row on same road - policeHe's among more than 2000 people snapped for the same offence this year in the region.29 Dec 04:00 PM
